History

Coastal Conservation Association Texas CCA Texas is a non-profit marine conservation organization comprised of tens of thousands of recreational anglers and coastal outdoor enthusiasts. The Gulf Coast Conservation Association (now CCA Texas) was formed in 1977 by a small group of recreational anglers who were concerned after drastic commercial overfishing decimated Texas’ redfish and speckled trout populations. More than a quarter of a century later, CCA Texas continues the spirit of stewardship that started with the “Save the Redfish” campaign. CCA Texas’ unmatched breadth and depth of volunteer involvement has made it the largest marine conservation group of its kind, enacting positive change on all levels of coastal marine conservation and management, including a state net ban, gamefish status for speckled trout and redfish, bycatch reduction for Gulf and bay shrimp trawls, blue crab conservation measures, limited entry into commercial fisheries and Gulf fisheries management initiatives.

CCA Texas has been engaged in hundreds of local, state and national programs and projects related to marine conservation, such as initiating scientific studies, working to pass pro-resource legislation, funding marine science scholarships, initiating habitat-restoration projects, funding state-of-the-art hatcheries, fighting for quality and quantity of freshwater inflows for coastal bays and estuaries, supporting local marine law enforcement and much more…

CCA Texas has a registered lobbyist in Austin and retains a hydrologist, water attorney, federal lobbyist and Gulf-fisheries consultant to supplement the effectiveness and strength of its advocacy work. From the state capital to Capitol Hill, CCA Texas is making a difference in the conservation, enhancement and longevity of our coastal marine resources.

Your membership will allow you to be a part of this tradition in Texas conservation. With your CCA Texas membership, you will receive a subscription to CCA’s nationally acclaimed TIDE magazine and heralded state newsletter Currents. Plus, you will receive the distinctive CCA Texas redfish stickers and logo decal. With membership levels ranging from youth (New Tide) to life member, everyone can get involved in the conservation and restoration of Texas’ coastal marine resources.



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NEWS

  • CCA'S RESPONSE TO OBAMA'S OCEAN POLICY
    We have communicated to the White House our concerns and problems with the administration's Ocean Policy. Please click on the link to view our response, Read more ...

  • COALITION SEEKS TO AVOID FISHERIES MANAGEMENT “TRAIN WRECK”
    News Release Coastal Conservation Association 6919 Portwest, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024 Email: twvenker@joincca.org Website: www.joincca.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February Read more ...

  • COUNCIL ACTION ON GULF RED SNAPPER SIGNALS NEED FOR REALLOCATION
    News Release Coastal Conservation Association 6919 Portwest, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024 Email: twvenker@joincca.org          Read more ...

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EVENTS

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PROJECTS

  • VANCOUVER REEFING SITE UPDATE
    In April of this year, CCA Texas Executive Board approved a $25,000 commitment for the Vancouver Nearshore Reefing project off of the Freeport coast.  With Read more ...

  • CCA TEXAS FUNDS PORT MANSFIELD ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECT
    CCA Texas Funds Port Mansfield Artificial Reef Project $50,000 to help establish nearshore reef off Port Mansfield The CCA Texas Executive Board recently approved $50,000 for the Read more ...

  • LOWER COAST GAME WARDEN OUTPOST COMPLETE
    Game Warden Outpost Complete In September of 2008, CCA Texas pledged $32,000 to Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens for the construction of a floating cabin Read more ...

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